Clematis chinensis (Ranunculaceae) Deciduous climber

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Clematis chinensis
Deciduous climber
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The Clematis chinensis plant species is found in E. Asia - C. and W. China. It is a member of the Ranunculaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as C. minor. Lour.

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Latin Name:  Clematis chinensis
Family:  Ranunculaceae
Author:  Retz.

Known Hazards:  This species is harmful if eaten[238]. The toxic principle is dissipated by heat or by drying[65]. The plant is also a mild skin irritant[238].

Mature Height:  5   Mature Width:  5

Habitat:  Open woods, hedges, thickets, roadsides and banks of streams[109, 147, 238].

Propagation Notes: Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a cold frame[164, 200]. Sow stored seed as soon as it is obtained in a cold frame. Pre-soak the seed for 12 hours in warm water and remove as much of the tail and outer coat as possible[164]. A period of cold stratification is beneficial[164]. The seed germinates in 1 - 9 months or more at 20°c[164]. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and grow them on in a cold frame for the first winter. Plant out in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Internodal cuttings of soft to semi-ripe wood, late spring in sandy soil in a frame[200]. Layering of old stems in late winter or early spring[200]. Layering of current seasons growth in early summer[200].

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